Open Letter from the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Phil Gillam
On behalf of the Councillors of Shrewsbury I would like to send our very best wishes to you all in our 6th week of lockdown. I appreciate that this has been a trying time for us all, particularly as the weather has been so wonderful and I too dream of...
Community Spirit in Shrewsbury Despite Floods and Coronavirus
I think it is fair to say 2020 has, so far, been our Annus Horribilis. In February, Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis brought us not only ravaging and destructive gales but also an unforgiving torrent of water that overwhelmed areas of Shrewsbury as the River Severn burst its banks. These...
Last Chance to Nominate Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
With a closing date of March 20, there’s still time to submit your nominations for the annual Mayor of Shrewsbury Awards to acknowledge those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town. The Mayor is asking businesses, organisations and residents to provide suggestions for Shrewsbury’s annual civic...
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Coronavirus Battle Fund
As Coronavirus is set to impact on our daily lives, Members of the Town Council have been extremely heartened by the grassroots support in local communities. Many are co-ordinating volunteers to help those most vulnerable in our society to get through the weeks ahead. To support community groups and organisations,...
Last Chance to Vote for your Favourite Market Hall Trader of the Year
Time is running out to cast your vote to find Shrewsbury’s favourite Market Hall Trader of the Year for 2020. People visiting the indoor market before March 20 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will be presented with...
A Cut Above for a Blooming Great Business Sponsorship
A new business sponsor has been unveiled at a prime site in the town in support of Shrewsbury in Bloom. My Man Cave Barbers on Sutton Farm is the new sponsor of the flower bed at the junction of Hazeldine Way at Meole Brace roundabout. Suzi Malpeli, owner of My...
Another Blooming Marvellous Business Sponsorship
Another new business sponsor has been unveiled at two prime sites in the town in support of Shrewsbury in Bloom. Approved Care and Support is the new sponsor of the roundabout on Welshpool Road at the entrance to Oxon Business Park as well as the island at the junction of...
New Bloom Sponsor for Battlefield
Another new business sponsor has been unveiled at a prime site in the north of the town in support of Shrewsbury in Bloom. Shrewsbury SelfStore is the new sponsor of the Archers Way roundabout at the junction of Knights Way, Yeomanry Road and Archer Road at Battlefield. Martin Thomas, Director...
Lighting Up a Great Blooming Business Sponsorship
Shrewsbury in Bloom’s sponsorship scheme is proving to be a big hit with local businesses with another company unveiled at a prime site in the north of the town. Edmundson Electrical on Vanguard Way is the new sponsor of the roundabout at the junction of Hussey Road and Knights Way...
Vote for Your Favourite Shrewsbury Market Trader of the Year
Shoppers to Shrewsbury’s award-winning Market Hall are being asked to cast their vote to find the Market Trader of the Year for 2020. People visiting the indoor market before March 20 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will...
We’re Looking for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Phil Gillam, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make nominations for the town’s annual civic awards. Now in their eleventh year and with two new categories for 2020, the awards are designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit...
Council Grant Scheme for Local Organisations
Shrewsbury Town Council is encouraging local groups to apply for funding from their Grant Scheme, which can help local organisations to help them achieve their aims and objectives. The grant can be used to fund either new projects or continued services and may also be used as matched funding. The...